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Sena names candidates for 'tussle-free' seats

Sena names candidates for 'tussle-free' seats

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

While the BJP wants a bigger share, on the back of its spectacular performance in the April-May Lok Sabha polls, the Sena is not willing to play ball, said sources from both parties.

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Eknath Shinde has been made chief minister to crush the Shiv Sena totally, completely, wholly, point out Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Only first wife of man entitled to lay claim on his money: HC

Only first wife of man entitled to lay claim on his money: HC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

If a man has two wives and both lay claim to his money, only the first wife would be entitled for it but his children from both marriages would get the money, says HC.

Note-ban not a yagna but a forest fire, alleges Congress

Note-ban not a yagna but a forest fire, alleges Congress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Hitting out at Prime Minister for calling note-ban a 'shuddhi yagna', senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said the move is nothing short of an "uncontrolled forest fire" that has claimed several lives and hit the economy.

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Will Mumbai be hit by shortage of essential goods?

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Vashi APMC traders see supplies to Mumbai impacted over movement curbs. A number of trucks sent to Mumbai from the market has reduced from 600 per day in recent times to around 300.

Congress CMs in CRISIS: Chavan, Reddy, Chandy and more

Congress CMs in CRISIS: Chavan, Reddy, Chandy and more

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

After the debacle in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is now facing the problem of some of its chief ministers being in a state of crisis, due to "decision deficits" and dissidents.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday commuted to life imprisonment the death penalty awarded to three convicts in the 2013 gangrape case of a 22-year-old photojournalist inside the defunct Shakti Mills compound in central Mumbai, saying that they 'deserve imprisonment for life to repent the offence committed by them'.

1st wicket in 7 years: 'Just the beginning'

1st wicket in 7 years: 'Just the beginning'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Sreesanth bowled in full flow and finished with figures of 1-29.

Man held for social media posts on migrants' protest

Man held for social media posts on migrants' protest

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

He had uploaded a video on social media in which he demanded that the Maharashtra government make travel arrangements for migrants, who are stranded due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown and want to go back to their native places.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Party president Sonia Gandhi, former chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress chief ministers Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh and Charanjit Channi of Punjab attended the meeting.

Thackeray-led govt passes floor test; BJP skips voting

Thackeray-led govt passes floor test; BJP skips voting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Altogether 169 MLAs vote in favour of the motion of confidence, pro tem Speaker Dilip Walse Patil informed the House.

Congress-NCP announce seat-sharing pact in Maharashtra

Congress-NCP announce seat-sharing pact in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The two parties have agreed to contest 26 and 22 seats respectively.

Counterview@LFW: Model Shweta Raj has fun with the camera

Counterview@LFW: Model Shweta Raj has fun with the camera

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

When a model decides she's going to take photos instead of posing for them, here's what happens.

Sena, NCP to share CM post; Cong to get Dy CM: Sources

Sena, NCP to share CM post; Cong to get Dy CM: Sources

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A senior NCP leader said the government is likely to be formed before the first phase of the Jharkhand polls scheduled on November 30.

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Arunachal to Kerala: Best of India's nature

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

We bring you the best of India's photographs from readers.

After Chavan, Khurshid says Cong could extend support to Third Front

After Chavan, Khurshid says Cong could extend support to Third Front

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said the Congress could consider extending support to the Third Front or taking its help, if necessary to form the government at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls.

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The 'Group of 23' leaders who participated included Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Prithviraj Chavan, Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor, besides Sibal who hosted the post-birthday dinner for them.

Uddhav Thackeray to take oath as Maha CM at Shivaji Park today

Uddhav Thackeray to take oath as Maha CM at Shivaji Park today

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Thackeray would be taking over as chief minister more than a month after results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections were declared on October 24.

With Karat vs Yechury war in open, CPI-M looking for middle path

With Karat vs Yechury war in open, CPI-M looking for middle path

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The two senior most leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist are at the loggerhead over alliance or adjustment with the Congress.

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar also ruled out any alliance with the Sena.

Amid Maha power tussle, Sena's Raut meets Pawar

Amid Maha power tussle, Sena's Raut meets Pawar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress leaders met party chief Sonia Gandhi amid talks in state political circle about possibility of the Shiv Sena forming government in Maharashtra backed by opposition parties.

Congress halts BJP's Maha march, sweeps Nanded civic poll

Congress halts BJP's Maha march, sweeps Nanded civic poll

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

As per the final tally, of the total 81 seats, the Congress won 73, followed by the BJP which bagged six seats. The Shiv Sena just about managed to open its account with one seat, and an independent candidate won one seat.

BJP invites, Uddhav relents; Sena to join Fadnavis's swearing-in

BJP invites, Uddhav relents; Sena to join Fadnavis's swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday agreed to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister after a last-minute call from BJP President Amit Shah inviting him to the event.

Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In an apparent jibe at the opposition BJP in Maharashtra, Pawar said some people were getting anxious after losing power.

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Chandu Chavan's family said as he is now released, the ashes of his grandmother can finally be immersed in a river.

After accusing allies of snooping, Patole says no rift in MVA

After accusing allies of snooping, Patole says no rift in MVA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Reacting to Patole's suggestion that he was under watch, the NCP, which handles the home department, on Monday said his claim was based on incomplete information, while the Shiv Sena asserted that all was well in the ruling alliance.

Cong-NCP hold meet which Ajit Pawar said was 'cancelled'

Cong-NCP hold meet which Ajit Pawar said was 'cancelled'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar told reporters that his nephew Ajit deliberately made those remarks to avoid media.

Rs 25-50 cr being offered to Maha MLAs to switch sides: Cong

Rs 25-50 cr being offered to Maha MLAs to switch sides: Cong

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party has denied allegations it was trying to wean away MLAs from other parties.

Chavan must be hiding his face now, mocks Sena chief

Chavan must be hiding his face now, mocks Sena chief

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Thanking voters for yet again reposing faith in his party in the municipal elections, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Saturday said the poll results have shown that Mumbai cannot be separated from Maharashtra.

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Healthcare workers at the frontline of India's COVID-19 battle got their first jabs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's biggest drive via video conferencing.

BJP-Sena impasse: How Maha can get a new govt

BJP-Sena impasse: How Maha can get a new govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

If the BJP goes ahead with the idea of forming a minority government without the Shiv Sena like in 2014, the NCP is less likely to support the BJP in any way.

12 injured as mob targets Sunday Mass in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

12 injured as mob targets Sunday Mass in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A group of 10-15 men armed with swords, iron rods and glass bottles reached the residence on motorcycles and attacked the congregation

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'How can we tolerate if a Constitutionally-appointed governor acts in violation of the Constitution?'

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Who 'Trapped' Raj Thackeray?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Getting Brijbhushan to rake up Thackeray's anti-north Indian stand is the BJP's way of cutting Raj Thackeray to size.' 'Could just one MP have stopped Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya tour?'

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, ventilators, vaccines, doctors, nurses and crematorium space in India has dominated headlines around the world in the past few weeks with Covid-19 cases surging beyond control and the government failing to deliver. Yes, election rallies, Kumbh Mela, blatant flouting of social distancing and mask protocols coupled with a messy vaccination process are said to be responsible for the health crisis of colossal proportions that India is facing today. But an analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which is a significant reason for the current situation.

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Azad was elected to the Upper House from Jammu and Kashmir, which does not have an assembly currently after it was made a Union Territory with the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

MVA allies kept in loop about Pawar-Modi meeting: NCP

MVA allies kept in loop about Pawar-Modi meeting: NCP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

NCP spokesperson and Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik said that AICC general secretary H K Patil was told about this scheduled meeting when he and other Congress leaders met Pawar in Mumbai recently.